Reviews for Dine Out Harrisburg http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com Restaurant Reviews for Central Pennsylvania. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:31:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Review of Duke’s Riverside by Lydia http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/dukes-riverside/#comment-1675 Lydia Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:47:19 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/dukes-riverside/#comment-1675 Not the best service around, that's for sure. I have been there several times and have never been overly impressed. The most recent time, my fiance and I went out and the waitress seemed to think she was our best friend or something. Every time she came to the table, she would pull out a chair and sit down and ask us questions about our food and drinks and stuff. It was quite odd and my fiance was really annoyed by it. The food there is never out of this world. You want out of this world food, I suggest Black 'n Bleu on the Carlisle Pike. Make sure you make a reservation though because that place fills up quick. Not the best service around, that’s for sure. I have been there several times and have never been overly impressed. The most recent time, my fiance and I went out and the waitress seemed to think she was our best friend or something. Every time she came to the table, she would pull out a chair and sit down and ask us questions about our food and drinks and stuff. It was quite odd and my fiance was really annoyed by it. The food there is never out of this world. You want out of this world food, I suggest Black ‘n Bleu on the Carlisle Pike. Make sure you make a reservation though because that place fills up quick.

]]> Review of Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet by Vickie http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/hibachi-grill-supreme-buffet/#comment-1640 Vickie Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:02:42 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/?p=618#comment-1640 This place has gone down hill since it opened. We were there last night - party of 12 for my mothers birthday. Chicken was dried up and fried so hard it was not edible, so were the shrimp. Many of the other things were either empty or dried up. My daughter was eating desert and found a MAGGOT IN HER PEACHES!!!!!!!!!! We took the peach & the MAGGOT to the manager who then sent our server to our table to tell us it must have been on the can and fallen in - I guess that was the gist of it - couldn't understand all his broken english. They NEVER once offered to comp ANY of our meals or even give my mother (a senior citizen) a free birthday meal!!! This will be the LAST time we EVER eat at this place!!!!!!!! We are calling the board of health on them! This place has gone down hill since it opened.

We were there last night - party of 12 for my mothers birthday. Chicken was dried up and fried so hard it was not edible, so were the shrimp. Many of the other things were either empty or dried up.

My daughter was eating desert and found a MAGGOT IN HER PEACHES!!!!!!!!!! We took the peach & the MAGGOT to the manager who then sent our server to our table to tell us it must have been on the can and fallen in - I guess that was the gist of it - couldn’t understand all his broken english. They NEVER once offered to comp ANY of our meals or even give my mother (a senior citizen) a free birthday meal!!! This will be the LAST time we EVER eat at this place!!!!!!!! We are calling the board of health on them!

]]> Review of Arooga’s by Phil http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1608 Phil Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:49:44 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1608 I'd like to start by saying that I am not a unreasonable customer, and that I almost never complain about my experiences at restaurants. Having worked in food service before, I know what a difficult and nerve-racking job it is. But my experience at the Arooga's on the Carlisle Pike was so horrible that I felt I needed to report it. My girlfriend and I went to this Arooga's for our friend's birthday. We never go to Arooga's, but it was our friend's birthday and that's where she wanted to go. First, they lost our reservation - one that had been made weeks in advance - and attempted to make us pay a $10 cover per person for the UFC that was being shown that night. They had neglected to mention that there would be a $10 cover when we made the reservation. When we finally got a table it was very cold and there was a strange odor, like vinegar or some kind of cleaning product. The pitcher well drinks we were given were very watered down and overpriced. The waitress messed up my order, bringing me 5 wings when I had asked for 10. When they brought the missing 5, I was told that I would only have to pay for the first 5, but later this was changed and they charged me for 10 anyway. My girlfriend ordered cheddar and bacon potato skins because they had run out of the mozzarella triangles that she had originally ordered. The potato skins turned out to be cold in the middle and the cheese wasn't completely melted, making her lose her appetite after one bite and had to send them back. Overall, the experience was so bad that it was almost funny how consistently awful it was. I felt like anything that happened to us after leaving Arooga's would be more enjoyable by comparison, like getting a paper cut or cleaning my cat's litter box. The place was loud, cold and smelly. Food and drinks were way overpriced for their level of quality. I don't think I will ever go to an Arooga's again, unless forced at gun point. I’d like to start by saying that I am not a unreasonable customer, and that I almost never complain about my experiences at restaurants. Having worked in food service before, I know what a difficult and nerve-racking job it is. But my experience at the Arooga’s on the Carlisle Pike was so horrible that I felt I needed to report it. My girlfriend and I went to this Arooga’s for our friend’s birthday. We never go to Arooga’s, but it was our friend’s birthday and that’s where she wanted to go. First, they lost our reservation - one that had been made weeks in advance - and attempted to make us pay a $10 cover per person for the UFC that was being shown that night. They had neglected to mention that there would be a $10 cover when we made the reservation. When we finally got a table it was very cold and there was a strange odor, like vinegar or some kind of cleaning product. The pitcher well drinks we were given were very watered down and overpriced. The waitress messed up my order, bringing me 5 wings when I had asked for 10. When they brought the missing 5, I was told that I would only have to pay for the first 5, but later this was changed and they charged me for 10 anyway. My girlfriend ordered cheddar and bacon potato skins because they had run out of the mozzarella triangles that she had originally ordered. The potato skins turned out to be cold in the middle and the cheese wasn’t completely melted, making her lose her appetite after one bite and had to send them back. Overall, the experience was so bad that it was almost funny how consistently awful it was. I felt like anything that happened to us after leaving Arooga’s would be more enjoyable by comparison, like getting a paper cut or cleaning my cat’s litter box. The place was loud, cold and smelly. Food and drinks were way overpriced for their level of quality. I don’t think I will ever go to an Arooga’s again, unless forced at gun point.

]]> Review of Gabriella Italian Ristorante by Judi Long http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/gabriella-italian-ristorante/#comment-1602 Judi Long Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:37:35 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/gabriella-italian-ristorante/#comment-1602 I have been going to Gabriellas for years! It's my FAVORITE Italian restaurant in the Harrisburg area (and, I've tried them all). I judge an Italian restaurant by the tomato sauce (or gravy to be authentic). Always, and I mean always, a great dining experience ... fantastic food ... pleasant atmosphere ... knowledgeable and courteous staff and because their pasta sauce is "to die for", I am convinced Gabriellas is the BEST. Please try it ... you won't be disappointed. I have been going to Gabriellas for years! It’s my FAVORITE Italian restaurant in the Harrisburg area (and, I’ve tried them all). I judge an Italian restaurant by the tomato sauce (or gravy to be authentic). Always, and I mean always, a great dining experience … fantastic food … pleasant atmosphere … knowledgeable and courteous staff and because their pasta sauce is “to die for”, I am convinced Gabriellas is the BEST. Please try it … you won’t be disappointed.

]]> Review of Paxtang Grill by Dan http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/paxtang-grill/#comment-1592 Dan Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:43:12 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/?p=264#comment-1592 The Paxtang Grill is a top notch local bar and grill. I have been going there since I've been a kid. I've grown up around the staff practically. It says a lot about a business when the faces hardly change. The food is great, great, great!!!! The service is friendly and all the servers make an effort to really get to know you. I can't compare any place to the Grill. Try the Mediterranean Filet. It's a Filet Mignon with a Greek flare. You must try the house dressing they make. It's a Greek to die for dressing, so addictive and you can purchase it in bottles. Where else can you get a Filet with two sides for 14.95??? Nik is the owner and he is usually around Mondays and Weekends. He frequents the dining room a lot in his apron or sometimes he just mingles with the crowd. If you are looking for a local vibe with a great value priced menu and wonderful flavors stop in. I highly recommend it. The Paxtang Grill is a top notch local bar and grill. I have been going there since I’ve been a kid. I’ve grown up around the staff practically. It says a lot about a business when the faces hardly change. The food is great, great, great!!!! The service is friendly and all the servers make an effort to really get to know you. I can’t compare any place to the Grill. Try the Mediterranean Filet. It’s a Filet Mignon with a Greek flare. You must try the house dressing they make. It’s a Greek to die for dressing, so addictive and you can purchase it in bottles. Where else can you get a Filet with two sides for 14.95??? Nik is the owner and he is usually around Mondays and Weekends. He frequents the dining room a lot in his apron or sometimes he just mingles with the crowd. If you are looking for a local vibe with a great value priced menu and wonderful flavors stop in. I highly recommend it.

]]> Review of Cedar’s by Lexi http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/cedars/#comment-1588 Lexi Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:53:59 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/cedars/#comment-1588 Never disappoints. We always get the plate where you can choose 5 or 10 appetizers. Never disappoints. We always get the plate where you can choose 5 or 10 appetizers.

]]> Review of Arooga’s by Jackson http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1584 Jackson Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:02:40 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1584 Obviously nobody has read this I posted some time ago and nothing has changed! DO THEY EVEN CARE?? SHAME ON YOU OWNERS!! I read this on Penn Live and thought I would copy and share! I would have to say this person is 100% CORRECT! ———————————– First I would like to call out the owner and the various managers of Aroogas! I mean come on…don’t you guys read the reviews or anything that relates to your restaurants? Obviously NOT! If you did you could clearly see that you guys are blowing away business with the horrible service DAILY and your reputation can only last so long as your last review and dissatisfied customers. I have eaten at several of your places when you first opened and it was great…and since then several times lately…and I will tell you this…THE BAD REVIEWS are SPOT on…it’s horrible! Your servers think they can let the customers wait until they finish applying their lipstick or swooshing their hair then come over and give bad attitude! NOT going to fly much longer…unless you’ve made so much money that you just don’t give a crap anymore and feel that providing bad service and less than average food is sufficient enough for the suckers to keep coming back and rely on first timers THAT will NEVER come back after their horrible first time! Now we all know times are tough and the dollars are short…You would think that all of you (including the lazy servers & cooks) would kiss the ground each customer walks on to keep getting their business…BUT I see that you just don’t care anymore! I feel sorry for you and the public that continues to patronize your less than average places! I for one have eaten my last meal at any of your locations until I start reading some GREAT reviews! Sad to see another staple in this community take the lazy and easy way out! I’m disgusted and you all should be ashamed of these reviews that overshadow everything that used to be! Obviously nobody has read this I posted some time ago and nothing has changed! DO THEY EVEN CARE?? SHAME ON YOU OWNERS!!

I read this on Penn Live and thought I would copy and share! I would have to say this person is 100% CORRECT!
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First I would like to call out the owner and the various managers of Aroogas! I mean come on…don’t you guys read the reviews or anything that relates to your restaurants? Obviously NOT! If you did you could clearly see that you guys are blowing away business with the horrible service DAILY and your reputation can only last so long as your last review and dissatisfied customers. I have eaten at several of your places when you first opened and it was great…and since then several times lately…and I will tell you this…THE BAD REVIEWS are SPOT on…it’s horrible! Your servers think they can let the customers wait until they finish applying their lipstick or swooshing their hair then come over and give bad attitude! NOT going to fly much longer…unless you’ve made so much money that you just don’t give a crap anymore and feel that providing bad service and less than average food is sufficient enough for the suckers to keep coming back and rely on first timers THAT will NEVER come back after their horrible first time! Now we all know times are tough and the dollars are short…You would think that all of you (including the lazy servers & cooks) would kiss the ground each customer walks on to keep getting their business…BUT I see that you just don’t care anymore! I feel sorry for you and the public that continues to patronize your less than average places! I for one have eaten my last meal at any of your locations until I start reading some GREAT reviews! Sad to see another staple in this community take the lazy and easy way out! I’m disgusted and you all should be ashamed of these reviews that overshadow everything that used to be!

]]> Review of Arooga’s by Jessica http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1573 Jessica Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:07:03 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/aroogas/#comment-1573 I stopped going to Aroogas years ago but decided to give it another try the other night. I now remember why I don't go there. Within 10 minutes I had developed a headache because the volume of the commercials through the speaker located right above my head became so incredibly loud I had to basically yell for the other person at my table to hear me during every commercial break. The menu doesn't even include available fountain drinks and when I asked for a drink menu to see the pricing of alcohol I was told that there are only 5 drink menus for the whole restaurant and that I could not get one. The margarita we ordered was served in what felt like a 10 lb glass straight from the dishwasher so the fact that we paid $7 for an alcoholic drink that tasted as if they forgot the alcohol was made to taste even worse since almost all the ice melted immediately. Not to mention that there was so much salt in the bottom of the glass I got a mouthful of salt whenever I tried to take a sip of this disgustingly watered down and lukewarm beverage. Finally, I ordered wings and a salad, which I don't believe to be that difficult of an order or fulfill. Well I did get the wings but I was never brought my salad and the waitress still tried to charge me for it and then never even apologized when I told her I wouldn't be paying for what I never received. I will make sure that this time I don't forget why I avoid this awful restaurant and will NEVER go there again. Do NOT waste your time and money at Aroogas!!! I stopped going to Aroogas years ago but decided to give it another try the other night. I now remember why I don’t go there. Within 10 minutes I had developed a headache because the volume of the commercials through the speaker located right above my head became so incredibly loud I had to basically yell for the other person at my table to hear me during every commercial break.
The menu doesn’t even include available fountain drinks and when I asked for a drink menu to see the pricing of alcohol I was told that there are only 5 drink menus for the whole restaurant and that I could not get one. The margarita we ordered was served in what felt like a 10 lb glass straight from the dishwasher so the fact that we paid $7 for an alcoholic drink that tasted as if they forgot the alcohol was made to taste even worse since almost all the ice melted immediately. Not to mention that there was so much salt in the bottom of the glass I got a mouthful of salt whenever I tried to take a sip of this disgustingly watered down and lukewarm beverage.
Finally, I ordered wings and a salad, which I don’t believe to be that difficult of an order or fulfill. Well I did get the wings but I was never brought my salad and the waitress still tried to charge me for it and then never even apologized when I told her I wouldn’t be paying for what I never received. I will make sure that this time I don’t forget why I avoid this awful restaurant and will NEVER go there again. Do NOT waste your time and money at Aroogas!!!

]]> Review of Rock Bass Grill by Raymond http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/rock-bass-grill/#comment-1569 Raymond Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:41:19 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/rock-bass-grill/#comment-1569 My wife and I ate at Rock Bass last evening our waitress Jodi was excellent we ordered the fried mozzerella appetiser very good as was the French Onion soup. The New York strip Steak and The Ceaser salad my wife and I ordered was the worst we ever had I have had better steaks everywhere I have ever eaten. The waitress stated that she doesnt reccomennd the Steaks or the Chicken Ceaser Salad I wish she would have told us before we complained. Never will return and recommend you go to McDonald before eating here real bad. ( I don't know how you screw up steak it's impossible) My wife and I ate at Rock Bass last evening our waitress Jodi was excellent we ordered the fried mozzerella appetiser very good as was the French Onion soup. The New York strip Steak and The Ceaser salad my wife and I ordered was the worst we ever had I have had better steaks everywhere I have ever eaten. The waitress stated that she doesnt reccomennd the Steaks or the Chicken Ceaser Salad I wish she would have told us before we complained. Never will return and recommend you go to McDonald before eating here real bad. ( I don’t know how you screw up steak it’s impossible)

]]> Review of Yankee Doodle Diner by Sharon Culhane http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/yankee-doodle-diner/#comment-1549 Sharon Culhane Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:48:14 +0000 http://www.dineoutharrisburg.com/?p=621#comment-1549 I have had breakfast there several times and it is excellent. They are not pricey; the service is fast, the waitresses are very friendly but professional, personable and attentive. The restaurant is very well kept and clean. There is a wlal-mounted television behind the counter and they do not blare it like some places do. The music in the dining area is 50\'s era, very enjoyable. Oh and if you are a scrapple lover, this chef knows what he\'s doing. The scrapple is hard-fried like it SHOULD BE. I HIGHLY recommend breakfast there. I have had breakfast there several times and it is excellent. They are not pricey; the service is fast, the waitresses are very friendly but professional, personable and attentive. The restaurant is very well kept and clean. There is a wlal-mounted television behind the counter and they do not blare it like some places do. The music in the dining area is 50\’s era, very enjoyable. Oh and if you are a scrapple lover, this chef knows what he\’s doing. The scrapple is hard-fried like it SHOULD BE. I HIGHLY recommend breakfast there.

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